Dairy Free Flapjacks

This week has been particularly busy as my husband and I are in the process of setting up a business. We’re both very excited about it and I can’t wait to share it with you all very soon… We also took little one to be fitted for her first pair of shoes. They’re a transition shoe from pram to walker as she still enjoys crawling around. As usual, little one put on the charm in the shop and was so well behaved when having her feet measured. We got a very cute pair of Mary Jane style red polka dot shoes and a purple trainer style pair in the sale. I still can’t quite believe that she is at this stage already!

Dairy free flapjacksAs it has been so busy I wanted to make a yummy snack which was quick to make, used items I already had in the kitchen and would be ready to have on hand. Flapjacks! I have a lot of love for flapjacks and it seems to have passed onto little one as well. I love that they’re are versatile, healthy (depending on what extras you add) and are inexpensive. This recipe is also a winner for little ones as it is sweetened with honey and can be a great vehicle to get in some extra veggies! It is a pretty allergy friendly snack: dairy, egg, nut and soya free. Depending on the oats you use it is also gluten free if you can tolerate them. Oats are a great snack as they release energy slowly which is why many people have porridge for breakfast.

1. Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4, 170C and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
2. In a saucepan melt the honey and dairy free butter together on a low heat.
3. Whilst the honey and dairy free butter are melting mix the oats and spices together.
4. Once the honey and dairy free butter is melted, mix in the mashed banana and grated carrot.
5. Leave the mix to cool slightly and then pour in the oats, stirring until well combined.
6. Tip the oaty mixture onto the baking tray and press the mixture out towards the edges.
7. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until golden and slightly springy to the touch. This will give you a chewy flapjack. Leave in the oven for longer to get a crispy flapjack.
8. Cut into 16 squares or 24 rectangles (great for smaller hands and tums!) while the flapjack is still warm and then allow to cool in the tin.
9. When fully cool you can store in an airtight tin.

Twists

You can jazz up these flapjacks with lots of different options. As always, anything extra you add may change the allergy content and nutritional value. Dried fruits- cranberries, raisins, apricots etc – taste great or a handful of dark chocolate chips makes for a sweet treat!

More flapjacks please mummy!Important bits

Dairy, egg, nut, soya and gluten free (GF depending on the oats you use)
Makes 16 large flapjacks or 24 small flapjacks
Total make time less than 45 minutes

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[…] Okey dokey guys it is voting time! Little one and I are taking part in Holland & Barrett’s FreeFrom Bake Off. As a massive Great British Bake Off, Masterchef (pretty much any cooking show) fan, I jumped at the chance to take part in the allergy friendly competition. Each week is focussed on a different free from. This is Dairy Free Week 7: Vegetable or Fruit Bakes and little one and I submitted a dairy free flapjack recipe. Click the link here to find it. […]